yixing teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present selection for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand blown Euro tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, sound kids.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialism.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the America. Some say Americans are changing over from "happy hour" to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing shrinking expense accounts, the "power lunch" is being replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also realising adoption as other people try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders, new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can actuate an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
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